8 Hours Per Day (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.) includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch

260 days per year

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 30 days of hire. Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 08/15/22.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Maintenance Grounds

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Demographic group commits Evergreen Public Schools to eliminating the predictability of outcomes and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial ethnic/cultural and national backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The grounds position will perform a variety of grounds-related tasks in and around all district facilities. This position will be responsible to perform all aspects of grounds maintenance and development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with staff and the general public.
2. Perform turf maintenance in and around courtyards, landscapes, playgrounds, and competition ball fields at all district facilities as described above.
3. Mow, fertilize, aerate, cultivate, apply top dressing, seed, mulch, weed, plant, and mulch.
4. Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as various tractors with specialized attachments, loaders, backhoes, sweepers, dump trucks, and large turf mowers (both rotary and gang style).
5. Remove ice, snow, and debris from storm damage as necessary.
6. Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.
7. Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
8. Obtain herbicide/pesticide application license and keep accurate records of products used in the district.
9. Successfully complete all required district training within a timely manner.
10. Must comply with all district and government safety regulations.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Direct the work of helpers when necessary.
2. Apply herbicides and pesticides after State license is acquired.
3. Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Various tractors with specialized attachments, loaders, backhoes, sweepers, dump trucks, large turf mowers (both rotary and gang style), manually operated tools and equipment, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A minimum of two years’ experience involving commercial landscape maintenance, or a minimum of one year of experience involving commercial landscape maintenance and a minimum of one year of experience involving facilities/maintenance/grounds support.
2. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
3. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to follow through.
4. Demonstrated ability to operate the tools and equipment as listed above.
5. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and delegate tasks.
6. Demonstrated ability to perform maintenance on all equipment used to perform the essential functions as listed above.
7. Must be able to travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.
8. Must possess or be able to acquire a first aide/CPR card within 30 days of employment.
9. Must be able to acquire a Commercial Driver's License (CDL- A or B).
10. Must be able to acquire an herbicide/pesticide application license within the first six months of employment.
11. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

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